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  • Page 1 OMNI User Manual 1 | P a g e A s h OMNI English Rev 5.00B SW Rev 5.00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    4.7: a(ii) Advanced Camera Settings: ..........................19 4.7 b. System Settings: ..............................20 Settings: ................................... 22 4.7 c. Network Settings: ..............................22 Connecting to the Omni 3 via the Network: ........................22 NFS Configuration: ................................23 Front Panel Capture Image: ............................. 23 Settings: ................................24 4.7 d.
  • Page 3 OMNI User Manual Application Installer: ................................ 26 System Language: ................................26 Settings: ................................27 4.7 f. Info: ..................................27 Section 4.8 Save File: ............................28 Measurement: ................................. 28 Image: ....................................28 DXF: ....................................29 CSV: ....................................29 Section 4.9: Open File: ............................29 Section 5.1: Graticule, Measurement &...
  • Page 4 OMNI User Manual Section 5.6: Object Counting App: ........................51 Method: ................................... 51 Section 5.7: Colour Analysis App: ......................... 53 Note: Colour Analysis Update Software Rev. 5.00 ....................54 Section 5.8: XY Stage Controller: .......................... 55 Section 5.9: AI App: .............................. 56 Section 6: Presets: ..............................

  • Page 5: Section 1: Introduction

    50/60 frames per second, enabling it to be utilised as a solution in a broad range of quality control, testing, network, assembly, inspection, and documentation tasks. The OMNI 3’s flexible, custom platform is highly configurable with advanced inspection and measurement applications such as: 2D Measurement & Graticule (AP 100-001), Image Stacking (AP...
  • Page 6 Quickly focus on the area of interest by simply using the mouse pointer. Improve accuracy and reduce human error with the capabilities of SpotFocus™*. AshTruColour™ -True Colour Reproduction: • View true colour reproduction of your sample with the OMNI 3. Replicate real colours as seen with the naked eye. RTLDC™Real-Time Lens Distortion Correction*: •...
  • Page 7 Access to functionality can be restricted to enable operational control and traceability. Intuitive GUI (Graphical User Interface): • The OMNI 3’s GUI (Graphical User Interface) is a custom designed, mouse-controlled interface, delivering intuitive and efficient operation and control of the full app suite. Camera Control Functions: •...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Diffused LED Dome Light (AI 100-045) - For use with metallic sample analysis • UV LED Light Ring: (AI 801-421) • Ash 360⁰ Rotating Viewer: (AI 801-458) 8 | P a g e A s h OMNI English Rev 5.00B SW Rev 5.00...
  • Page 9 OMNI User Manual • Footswitch (AI 801-419) - Comfortably work handsfree by programming each individual pedal. • External Keypad KPII (FI806-002) - Optional extra for use with Pre-set function (see Section 6.). Useful to improve workflow speed and for user access control. *For full list of system components please contact us: info@ashvision.com Please retain the packaging in case there is a need to return the unit for service or repair.

  • Page 10: Section 2: Installation

    Arm Bracket and ground the ESD cable to bench. Route the HDMI cable to the monitor. Insert the mouse dongle and keyboard dongle into the side ports on the OMNI 3. Note: The mouse dongle must be plugged in before powering the unit on. This will enable the mouse to be detected.

  • Page 11: Connections

    OMNI User Manual Connections: Rear: 1. HDMI connector to TV/Monitor 2. 2 x USB Ports 3. Ethernet Connection to Network 4. DC Power Jack to Power Supply 5. External Aerial Connection 6. 3 x Auxiliary Communications Ports 7. Grounding Connection (grounding cable supplied) Side: 8.

  • Page 12: The Front Panel

    OMNI User Manual The Front Panel The OMNI *Front Panel (Fig. 4) operates by selecting the function you wish to adjust via the Control Buttons, and then adjusting by turning the Intuitive Return Dial to the Right or Left. White Balance Image Overview Zoom...

  • Page 13: Section 3: Initial Start-Up

    OMNI User Manual Section 3: Initial Start-up Setting the Correct Focal Point: Before using the OMNI the user must set the focal point of the lens first to suit the height of the object. • Power up the unit. • Ensure camera focus is set to Measurement Ready (Settings Section 4.7) •...

  • Page 14: Section 4: System Navigation: The Toolbar

    OMNI User Manual Section 4: System Navigation: The Toolbar Omni3 Main Toolbar icons (fig.6) Zoom in * Live Zoom out * Magnification Field Toggle between live and static image Take snapshot of a live image Auto-focus Manual Rocker Focus buttons Camera Overview Settings menu Save file...

  • Page 15: Extended Toolbar

    OMNI User Manual Extended Toolbar: Fig. 7 Click on the Extended Toolbar icon to display Extended Toolbar (Fig. 7) selection. To display any of the Apps on the main toolbar enable the check boxes for the App based on your preference and workflow requirements.

  • Page 16: Main Toolbar Icons Explained

    OMNI User Manual Main Toolbar Icons Explained: 4.1 Toggle: Use the toggle icon to switch between LIVE and Saved/Captured images. 4.2 Snapshot: To capture an image from a Live video feed, click on the Snapshot icon. A still image from the camera is captured and displayed (basic toolbar functions will “grey out”...

  • Page 17: For Reference: Real Time Lens Distortion Correction (Rtldc)

    OMNI User Manual For Reference: Real Time Lens Distortion Correction (RTLDC): Lens Distortion is an inherent characteristic of vision systems, because of the curviture of a lens images can display distortion around the edges at very low magnification. Lens Distortion can be seen as a bend on the straight edge of the object at the very edge of the screen (Fig 8.).

  • Page 18: Section 4.7: Settings

    OMNI User Manual Section 4.7: Settings 4.7 : a(i) Camera: Fig. 10 *N.B. Measurements are only valid if the Focus Measurement Ready icon shows If the focus settings are not valid for measurement, then click on the icon to set the focus to Measurement Ready mode.

  • Page 19: A(Ii) Advanced Camera Settings

    OMNI User Manual Focus: Switch between Auto & Manual Focus modes and set Measurement Ready focus (Infinity Focus). In Manual mode the focal point can be adjusted and set by the user. Lighting Control: Select which ring light LED quadrant to turn on/off. Set the intensity value of the LEDs and toggle all the LEDs ON/OFF.

  • Page 20: System Settings

    *Any changes that wish to be applied can be saved via Settings>System>Save Startup Settings or can be saved for a specific inspection or measurement by saving as a .ash measurement file. These specific camera settings will reload when the file is reopened.
  • Page 21 N.B.* If you are viewing a particular object which requires custom settings such as Brightness, Exposure, Magnification, etc. (System settings) then you may want to save them as an .ash file so you can easily load them if viewing the object again in the future as a graticule or measurement.

  • Page 22: Settings

    Read Only Drive. Any operating system software that supports SFTP should work but below are software verified by Ash Technologies. For Microsoft Windows, Ash Technologies has tested and recommends WinSCP. This is open source and is available at https://winscp.net...

  • Page 23: Nfs Configuration

    Click Connect, the OMNI will verify the server address and mount a new folder in the top directory of OMNI 3. If the connection is a success, Close the NFS Configuration window. Click on the Open File icon to see a new folder called NFS.

  • Page 24: Settings

    Settings 4.7 d. Users Settings: Fig. 15 User Settings There are 3 levels of access on the OMNI 3. Superuser, Admin and User. Superuser: Complete control of all functions with no restrictions. The Superuser can create, edit, and limit all “Admin” and “User” accounts, see Fig. 16. The Superuser can enable/disable a login requirement at startup.

  • Page 25: Users Settings Continued

    OMNI User Manual Users Settings Continued: Fig. 16 User details 25 | P a g e A s h OMNI English Rev 5.00B SW Rev 5.00...

  • Page 26: Settings

    To install additional apps, download the provided file to a FAT 32 formatted memory key and insert in the Omni 3. Click on the Install Application icon, navigate to the *.app file on the USB and upgrade. The icon for the new application will be shown at the bottom of the toolbar after a reboot.

  • Page 27: Settings

    OMNI User Manual Settings: 4.7 f. Info: Fig. 18 System Information: System information shows details of the software, firmware and language versions, serial number, MAC address and Ring Light Version (if attached). Disk Space: Disk space displays the total, available and used space on the system. System Time: Click the Edit button to change the system time and date to your locality.

  • Page 28: Section 4.8 Save File

    A file can be saved/exported in the Measurement (.ash), Image (.jpg/.bmp), DXF and .csv formats: Measurement: A measurement file is saved as a .ash format (Ash Technologies specific format). When the file is reopened on the OMNI as a measurement, the measurements can then be edited. They cannot be edited when opened via the Graticule function.

  • Page 29: Dxf

    QR code’s representation. Section 4.9: Open File: To open an image (.bmp/.jpg), or a measurement file(.ash), click on the open file icon. Files can be accessed here from an Internal, USB or network storage location. Folders or files can also be created or deleted.
  • Page 30 , can be used on a trial basis (app will appear as a lighter blue OMNI icon and can be used 30 times) or can be purchased and installed later by the user. Please contact ASH for further details. 30 | P a g e A s h OMNI English Rev 5.00B SW Rev 5.00...

  • Page 31: Section 5.1: Graticule, Measurement & Annotation Apps (Ap 100-001)

    OMNI User Manual Section 5.1: Graticule, Measurement & Annotation Apps (AP 100-001): 5.1 (a) Graticule (Overlay): When AP 100-001 is purchased the Graticule and Measurement apps become fully available. The Graticule feature can be used to show an overlay of reference edges or dimensions, giving the operator a Go/No-Go tool for multiple part inspections.

  • Page 32: Save Merged Graticule Image

    Save this detail as a Merged Gratiucle Image (Fig.20) for reference or to make an observation. It can only be exported as an image .jpg/.bmp and not as an .ash file. This is to prevent the Overlay/Preset from being accidently overwritten.

  • Page 33: B) Measurement Plus & Annotation

    OMNI User Manual 5.1(b) Measurement Plus & Annotation: Add Measurements, Objects or Annotations by using the Measurement and Annotation Application. Simply draw shapes, measurements, or text onto a saved or live image, save these drawings and notes along with the image direct to the OMNI memory or to a USB key.

  • Page 34: Measurement Toolbar Continued

    OMNI User Manual Measurement Toolbar continued: 30. 31. 32. 33. 3 4 . 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 42. Fig. 21(b) Measurement Toolbar 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. Toolbar Explained: (Fig. 21(b)) 22. Area Polyline (Tip: Right click when last point is selected to finish area) 23.

  • Page 35: Measurement Settings

    Selects the type of line to be used. Unit Type: Set unit type to be Metric or Imperial. Precision: Choose the number of decimal places. Ash Image Format Set output format to .bmp or .jpg files. Antialiasing: Enable this to smooth line curves. Show Dim Index: Enable to show numbered sequence of measurements made.

  • Page 36: Snap To Edge

    OMNI User Manual Snap to Edge: The Snap-to-Edge feature provides an automatic aid for finding object edges. N.B.** The lighting setup of the system must be optimized so that the highest contrast between the part and light source is obtained, then an accurate sharp edge can be defined by the software.

  • Page 37: Grid Settings

    OMNI User Manual Grid Settings: Grid Spacing: Sets to a multiple of a unit type. Depending if the Measurement Settings are set to inches or mm, the grid will have a spacing of 1mm or 1 inch. Grid Line: Pixel width of the line. Grid Colour: Set the grid line colour.

  • Page 38: Single Zoom Level Calibration

    Custom Cal should appear under the Mag field. All other on-screen or additional measurements will use this calibration, click reset to revert to system calibration or zoom in/out. This custom calibration .ash measurement file will hold the set calibration values and can be used for future reference/measurements.

  • Page 39: C) Z Height Measurement (Ap 100-008)

    OMNI User Manual 5.1(c) Z Height Measurement (AP 100-008): The Measurement App (AP 100-001) is a pre-requisite for the Z Height Measurement App. The Z Height Measurement App allows the user to make simple 3D measurements in the Z axis. Follow the procedure below to carry out height measurement with ease and efficiency.

  • Page 40: Z Height Measurement Continued

    OMNI User Manual Z Height Measurement continued: Fig. 28 9. Repeat steps 5-6 for all other height measurements. 10. Exit the program by clicking the Z Height icon again. The camera will return to its last state before Z Height was started. 11.

  • Page 41: Snap To Node

    OMNI User Manual Snap to Node: Most drawing elements contain nodes, whether it is a line with a node on each end or a 3-point Circle Dim. Drawing nodes can be seen by clicking on the object or by highlighting an object with the selection tool. When Snap to Node is selected (Measurement Toolbar icon 6.) a drawing element can be snapped to the nearest node.

  • Page 42: Section 5.2: Image Stacking App (Ap 100-002)

    OMNI User Manual Section 5.2: Image Stacking App (AP 100-002): When viewing an object with different component heights, all parts will not be in focus at the same time (Fig. 31), to overcome this you can switch the focus from auto to manual and move the camera closer or further away from the object.
  • Page 43 OMNI User Manual Manually adjust the height of the camera until the bottom of the image is in focus (Fig. 33). This is done by using the height adjustment mechanism on the stand the OMNI is mounted on. Click Set Bottom Focus and the Go To Bottom Focus button will become active. Bottom In focus Fig.
  • Page 44 OMNI User Manual Fig. 35 For improved image quality you can increase the number of images taken in the stack and/or you can increase the quality (Fig.36). Doing so will increase the file size of the end image and may also slow the stacking process. Fig.

  • Page 45: Section 5.3: Side By Side Image Comparator App (Ap 100-004)

    Step 2: • Save image of sample • Save as a .ash measurement file also as it will save system lighting and zoom settings should a sample comparison be required at another time. Step 3: a. Click on the Side by Side Comparator icon (Fig.
  • Page 46 OMNI User Manual Step 4: The saved image will be displayed on the right side of the screen (Fig. 39). There is also a split line displayed down the middle of the screen. Fig. 39 Step 5: Slide the sample for comparison over until it comes into view on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 47: Section 5.4: Overlay Image Comparator App (Ap 100-003)

    2. Adjust the Zoom and Illumination settings to the required levels. 3. To recall these settings for future inspection, save it as an Ash measurement file. Click the save icon and ‘Save as Ash File’.
  • Page 48 OMNI User Manual 6. Click the “Configure and Run” button and the app will automatically adjust any misalignment to allow for accurate comparison (Fig. 42c and 42d). The speed of the comparison can be adjusted from the default of 0.5 sec to 3 sec via the Interval Slider. 7.

  • Page 49: Section 5.5: Dxf Import App (Ap 100-004)

    OMNI User Manual Section 5.5: DXF Import App (AP 100-004): Overview: The DXF Import App allows standard DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) files to be imported to the OMNI Inspection Unit. This allows existing CAD drawings to be used to create graticules/overlays or automatic measurement templates using the full functionality of programs, such as AutoCad, QCAD and so forth.
  • Page 50 After importing a DXF file, the drawing is visible on the screen, positioned and scaled correctly. The OMNI system’s magnification is set to an optimal value and the imported vectors/image can be edited and used to create a graticule by clicking on the save icon and saving as a measurement ‘.ash’ file. OMNI *Tip: If imported .dxf appears off centre in...

  • Page 51: Section 5.6: Object Counting App

    2. Adjust the Zoom, Illumination and camera settings to the required levels giving good colour definition on the samples. 3. To recall these settings for future counts, save it as an .Ash measurement file. Click the save icon and ‘Save as Ash File’.
  • Page 52 OMNI User Manual position the next batch of objects to be counted, click Auto Count and Add to Total. Repeat this process until a final count has been reached. All added counts will be saved to the PDF as individual image counts for increased traceability.

  • Page 53: Section 5.7: Colour Analysis App

    2. Adjust the zoom, illumination and camera settings to the required levels giving good colour definition on the sample. To recall these settings for future analysis, save it as an Ash measurement file. Click the save icon and ‘Save as Ash File’.

  • Page 54: Note: Colour Analysis Update Software Rev. 5.00

    OMNI User Manual Note: Colour Analysis Update Software Rev. 5.00 User now has the option to select a Region Of Interest in the field of view and analyse that area vs full FOV colour analysis. 1. Repeat points 1-4 for standard FOV colour analysis. 2.

  • Page 55: Section 5.8: Xy Stage Controller

    OMNI User Manual Section 5.8: XY Stage Controller: Fig. 49 The XY Stage Controller menu (Fig. 49) is used to communicate with the optional Motorized XY Stage (AI 100- 050). Please refer to the XY Stage manual for setup and connection. When used in conjunction with the Measurement and Graticule apps the specific XY location of sample measurements can be stored and recalled specific to that measurement file.

  • Page 56: Section 5.9: Ai App

    The AI App will enable users to trial how easy it is to create a project, label data and train an inspection model on the ASH Cloud without needing programming expertise. Once an inspection model is trained, it can be deployed to the ASH microscope system to test samples, outputting a PASS/FAIL decision or a count.
  • Page 57 If the training finishes or the user stops and saves best, a model will generate. This model will then be selectable on the ASH microscope for testing, the model saves as a time stamped .pt format file. (Note: the user will also receive an email indicating that training has completed, and model is available for testing).
  • Page 58 OMNI User Manual Fig. 51 • If the user requires a Count result, select ‘Count’, and select ‘Prepare for Testing’ again. When ‘Run Test’ becomes available and is clicked, the AI App will generate a count of all class detections (see figure 52). No detections will result in a count of 0.

  • Page 59: Section 6: Presets

    Select measurement and add new measurement detail if required (dimensions, text, etc.). You can then save these changes as an .ash file in the Preset folder (Fig. 54) Note: This file must be called preset1.ash through to preset5.ash, corresponding to each preset number.

  • Page 60: Section 7: Measurement Accuracy

    OMNI User Manual Section 7: Measurement Accuracy: The accuracy of a measurement is specified as ±1% within the working range of each calibrated lens. The recommended working-range of each lens is shown in green in the table below (Fig. 55) (magnification values refer to a 24”...

  • Page 61: Technical Specifications

    OMNI User Manual Technical Specifications: Zoom Range 2.5x - 68x (Optical) (with supplied +5 Lens) 69d – 136.5d (Digital) Camera Resolution 1920 x 1080 Resolution 50/60 fps 30x Optical, 2x Digital Monitor Connections HDMI / DVI Monitor Requirements HD Ready or Full HD (recommended) HDMI Output USB 2.0 Port x 4 Input / Output...

  • Page 62: Camera Lens And Accuracy Specifications

    OMNI User Manual Camera Lens and Accuracy Specifications: Specifications obtained using a 24” Monitor. Depth of Field measured with optimal image setting. 62 | P a g e OMNI English Rev 5.00B SW Rev 5.00 A s h...

  • Page 63: Declaration Of Conformity

    User Manual Declaration of Conformity: We, Ash Technologies Ltd., declare under our sole responsibility that this product OMNI 3, of the brand Ash Technologies to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents: BS EN 60601-1-2:2015 Medical Electrical Equipment –...
  • Page 64 OMNI User Manual General Safety • Indoor use only • Exercise caution when lifting, handling, or moving the OMNI • Exercise caution when installing or removing accessories, ensuring a central and stable body position, thus preventing any possible strains or injury. •...
  • Page 65 OMNI User Manual B5, M7 Business Park, Naas, W91 P684 Co. Kildare Ireland www.ashvision.com info@ashvision.com 65 | P a g e A s h OMNI English Rev 5.00B SW Rev 5.00...

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